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Reaction
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Jan Vertonghen believes that Gareth Bale is in the "form of his life"
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen believes that teammate Gareth Bale is in the "form of his life" following his match-winning brace against Lyon. Feb 15, 08:15
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Andre Villas-Boas hails "incredible" Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas hails Gareth Bale following Thursday's 2-1 win over Lyon in the Europa League.Feb 14, 23:54
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Gareth Bale delighted with brace
Gareth Bale reacts to Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 win over Lyon in tonight's Europa League clash.Feb 14, 22:20
The Match
Match Report
Two goals from Gareth Bale give Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 win at home to Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.
Live Commentary
Read how Gareth Bale netted a superb free kick double to give Tottenham a narrow 2-1 advantage after the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie with Lyon, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Team News
Emmanuel Adebayor starts for Tottenham Hotspur in tonight's Europa League last-32 first-leg tie against Lyon at White Hart Lane.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League round of 32 clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Lyon on Thursday.
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